New York State Police Patrol Cars Hit By Alleged Drunk Driver

Stories such as this serve as a reminder of the dangers law enforcement face any given day. Sometimes what appears to be a routine traffic stop can take a quick turn for the worse. Police say that two New York State troopers suffered injuries after they were struck by a suspected drunk driver.

Officials say that they had already stopped a vehicle Friday night, as they were investigating a suspected drunk driving case, when two of their patrol vehicles were suddenly hit by another vehicle.

The the driver of the second vehicle was also under the influence of alcohol, according to troopers. State Police went on to say that it is "disappointing when individuals make choices that endanger the lives of others, especially those who are working to improve our roadways and protect the public."

New York State Police Patrol Cars Hit By Alleged Drunk, As Cops Investigate Another Drunk

New York State Police said in a press release that on November 16, two New York State Police vehicles were struck by a 2004 gray Toyota RAV4 on the Southern State Parkway, in the town of Babylon.

A 73-year-old Smithtown man has been arrested and charged by police with DWI, according to the press release.

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Troopers say they were conducting an investigation involving a 2018 GMC Acadia that struck a Department of Transportation light tower in a work zone. The operator, a 32-year-old Bay Shore man, was found to be driving under the influence.

During this investigation State police say they were in their vehicles behind the driver seat when the second suspect's Toyota RAV4, not involved in the original investigation, struck the rear of one troop car pushing it into the other.

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According to the press release, all parties were transported to local hospitals with non life threatening injuries.

15 Of New York State's Most Wanted Criminals- November 2024

Below are individuals wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations who have been designated as its Most Wanted Fugitives. They should be considered armed and dangerous. This list is current as of 11/01/2024:

NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

If an immediate response is necessary, such as you see the wanted person at a location, please call “911” and report it to the police.

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